WE PDW: I broke something or a few things HELP!

shelcoof · August 17th, 2011, 21:55

Hi Guys

OK so I just got my WE PDW not to long ago and I was test firing it and then BAM... something snapped inside and I really don't know what to do from here.

What happened first was that it was double feeding a few times. I kept shooting and then all of a sudden it locks up. I heard a something moving inside and I couldn't even open it properly because parts jammed and got stuck.

After sometime I managed to get things sorted out and open the gun.

I found I believe is the nozzle portion broke or the thing that feeds the bbs or something I don't know. I think its part 39 or 40 in the explosion diagram I'm using.

If you take a look at the picture you can see the damage on the nozzle and the damage inside the gun. I lost the O ring on the nail looking piece of the nozzle as that got torn up good when I found it.

I'm also worried that my hop up may have gotten damaged as well. I'm not sure.

If some one can tell me what happened here that would be great. Also let me know what I could do to fix the problem and anything else I could have broken.

Also wanted to confirm that is the bolt stop right in the pic?

Thanks guys for your support.
S

ILLusion · August 17th, 2011, 22:33

Your bolt guide rod looks like it may have unscrewed itself. The photos are too blurry to see if the threads are stripped or if there's any damage to it, but it's a fairly common issue, and is why full upgrade kits are available for your specific version of PDW. It also has a tendency to snap and bend.

Check my sales thread, I recently posted up such a kit: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=495
Search string: RA-Tech Upgrade Package for WE PDW

The upgrade kit replaces and reinforces the most commonly broken parts, as well as adding an NPAS system to your gun and improves the hop up system on the closed bolt PDW.

Angels have been known to sing, when a PDW is fired with all of these parts upgraded.

The bolt stop is the ping pong paddle that you hit to release the bolt. It's the right most image in your series of photos. It "stops" the bolt, locking it backwards when your magazine runs dry. Hence, the name: "bolt stop."

shelcoof · August 17th, 2011, 22:50

Hi Illusion

Thanks for posting. The threads weren't striped but bent a bit, I managed to file the damaged portions and can screw it back in. Bad thing is though I can't find the O ring... its soo tiny

ILLusion · August 17th, 2011, 22:51

How's your hop up looking? Did it get torn?

sushicake · August 18th, 2011, 02:13

Looks like WE forgot to add some loctite to the threads, just go buy some red loctite and screw it back in and it should hold permanently.

Amos · August 18th, 2011, 02:15

I'd suggest picking up an open bolt conversion kit... so much less hassle down the road

shelcoof · August 18th, 2011, 02:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

How's your hop up looking? Did it get torn?

lol I don't know.... Didn't get a chance to pull it all a part yet. A member here actually convinced me to go open bolt so... I went with that instead.

Giving up on the closed bolt system just because I'm an idiot and I can't seem to asses the damage done so far.

Not only that but I was having problems with the Bolt Locking back all the time with M4 mags I just purchased.

And to think I only got this thing about three days ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amos

I'd suggest picking up an open bolt conversion kit... so much less hassle down the road

That's what I just did

Really hoping it solves most of my problems.

I really appreciate all the info guys.

Thanks a bunch

ThunderCactus · August 18th, 2011, 04:21

+1 to open bolt, it only has 2 moving parts lol

ILLusion · August 18th, 2011, 08:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelcoof

Not only that but I was having problems with the Bolt Locking back all the time with M4 mags I just purchased.

Did you turn on the bolt stop feature on the mag? Bolt stop can be disabled via the switch on the top of the mag.

shelcoof · August 18th, 2011, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

Did you turn on the bolt stop feature on the mag? Bolt stop can be disabled via the switch on the top of the mag.

Yhaa I turned on the bolt stop feature for dry firing. The new mags I had purchased were a very tight fit. I'd have to really push it in to click into place. That little extra push would push the bolt stop out about 1-2mm enough to stop the bolt with every shot.

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August 17th, 2011, 22:33	#2
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Your bolt guide rod looks like it may have unscrewed itself. The photos are too blurry to see if the threads are stripped or if there's any damage to it, but it's a fairly common issue, and is why full upgrade kits are available for your specific version of PDW. It also has a tendency to snap and bend. Check my sales thread, I recently posted up such a kit: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=495 Search string: RA-Tech Upgrade Package for WE PDW The upgrade kit replaces and reinforces the most commonly broken parts, as well as adding an NPAS system to your gun and improves the hop up system on the closed bolt PDW. Angels have been known to sing, when a PDW is fired with all of these parts upgraded. The bolt stop is the ping pong paddle that you hit to release the bolt. It's the right most image in your series of photos. It "stops" the bolt, locking it backwards when your magazine runs dry. Hence, the name: "bolt stop." __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; August 17th, 2011 at 22:38..

August 17th, 2011, 22:51	#4
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	How's your hop up looking? Did it get torn? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

August 18th, 2011, 02:13	#5
sushicake Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Markham, ON	Looks like WE forgot to add some loctite to the threads, just go buy some red loctite and screw it back in and it should hold permanently. __________________ "Don't you know the first law of physics? Anything fun costs atleast $8"

August 17th, 2011, 22:50	#3
shelcoof Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011	Hi Illusion Thanks for posting. The threads weren't striped but bent a bit, I managed to file the damaged portions and can screw it back in. Bad thing is though I can't find the O ring... its soo tiny

August 18th, 2011, 02:15	#6
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	I'd suggest picking up an open bolt conversion kit... so much less hassle down the road __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

August 18th, 2011, 04:21	#8
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	+1 to open bolt, it only has 2 moving parts lol

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